Are you ready to make a splash on the first day of school? Let your hair do the talking with expert tips and advice from Linda Miller, a seasoned hair professional. She’s here to help you choose the best back-to-school hairstyle for your hair type and face shape, and to show you how to style it to perfection.
Choosing the Right Style for Your Hair
“First, you must consider the texture of your hair,” advises Linda. “For example, if you have curly hair, you might want to keep your hair long and choose a style with layers or face-framing pieces. This will help your natural curl pattern shine through.”
Flattering Styles for Different Face Shapes
If you have straight hair, Linda suggests experimenting with bangs or layers. “Adding texture to your hair can be a game changer,” she says. “Consider adding a soft wave with a flat iron or curling iron. This will give your hair a more polished, styled look.”
1. Russet Waves
This colorful hairstyle has a deep reddish-brown color that gives it a cozy, hard-to-miss look great for standing out at school. The hair has been fixed with a real, pretty texture, showing a lot of waves that fall around the face and give a casually classy feel. This flexible do is perfect for going back to school, offering style and simplicity, okay for rushed mornings and long days of learning.
2. Versatile School Braids Magic
This fun and handy hairstyle has long braids done neatly, making it perfect for keeping clean and tidy during busy school days. This style can be changed around and made your own in lots of ways, from braids with colorful rubber bands to braids that are different thicknesses to go with any school clothes or personality. Also, it doesn’t need much work to keep your hair from your face when studying or doing things after school.
3. Back-to-School Layers
This young and fashionable hairstyle has long sections with gentle curves, giving the hair both fullness and flow. The golden blonde pieces bring out the natural complexity and structure, making it a great pick for a new, back-to-school style. With its relaxed good looks, this hairstyle can keep a girl appearing nice both in lessons and on the playground.
4. Chic Fringe Fun Flow
This cute and classic hairstyle has a full fringe that stops just above the eyebrows and adds a fun element to the style. The straight hair flows down the shoulders, making it easy to take care of and maintain during busy school days. To keep this adorable look, regular trims are suggested to maintain the bangs at the right length and keep the ends of the hair looking their best.
5. Classy Side Braid Charm
This nice hairstyle has a long braid on the side that shows both easy and nice looks, making it a great choice for the first day of school. The braid begins at the top of the head, drawing attention to its thick and tidy woven design, which flows nicely over one shoulder. This flexible style is not only useful for a full day of classes but also adds a bit of classy look good for any after-school things.
6. The Soft Wave
This hairstyle features long, cascading sections with soft waves that create an easygoing but stylish look, ideal for the first day of school. The slight fullness at the top flows into a gentle curl at the ends, adding a fun twist to the overall smoothness. It is an adaptable style that can be easily enhanced with accessories for a more dressy occasion or left basic for an informal school day.
7. Refined Long Layers
This hairstyle features long layers that nicely frame the face, looking both simple and refined. The dark, rich color of the hair makes its natural shine stand out, making it a good option for different school events. Ideal for girls who like a low-effort yet classy look, this straight hairstyle gives a tidy and put-together appearance that’s perfect for the upcoming school year.
8. Polished Long Dark Hair
This classic hairstyle features long, dark hair flowing down the back, with the top section carefully brushed for a tidy, organized appearance. A small puff at the top adds a bit more fullness, giving the style a hint of refinement fitting for older students. The hair’s natural texture is allowed to show through, adding a lively yet easy to handle element, ideal for a active school day.
9. Beach Waves
This nice hairstyle mixes soft, wavy beach hair with part up and down to make a relaxed but girlie style for school. The hair is gently curled on both sides then clipped at the back, giving a cute, easy twist that looks good and works well. This do is perfect for girls who want their hair away from their eyes but still want to show off their pretty hair.
10. Side-Swept Casual Chic
This nice hairstyle has long, flowing hair gently swept to one side, showing a natural and calm look that is great for the easy back-to-school time. The hair is parted down the middle, allowing soft, face-framing layers to highlight the wearer’s features nicely. It’s a casual yet put-together style that can be used for both relaxed and dressy school activities, having a sense of youthful style.
11. Versatile Back-to-School Curls
This hairstyle displays gentle, cascading curls that provide a sense of simple refinement, ideal for a back-to-school look. The warm balayage highlights change gently from a darker bottom to lighter tips, giving the hair lovely texture and volume. Its loose and casual flow makes it a flexible choice that can be dressed up or down for any school event.
12. Bouncy Curls
The hairstyle shown has lots of natural curls that flow nicely, giving a full and bumpy look that shows the wearer’s fun but polished way of dressing. Its middle to long length lets each curl stand out clearly, adding texture and bounce that frames the face nicely. Great for girls starting school again, this easy-care yet stylish hairstyle can take one from lessons to activities outside of class with no trouble and flair.
13. Effortless Balayage Curls
This hairstyle highlights lovely, long curls that flow pleasantly down the shoulders, offering a lighthearted yet classy look. The hair has a natural balayage with warm colours that accentuate the thickness and depth of the curls. It’s an ideal choice for girls going back to school, as it combines carefree style with simple upkeep for those hectic mornings.
14. Autumn Waves
This hairstyle has nice soft waves that flow over the shoulders in a natural way, giving a chill but neat vibe that’s perfect for going back to school. The hair is a warm reddish-brown color that glows a little with small highlights added, which gives a nice fall feel and goes well with the young stylish look of the glasses. It’s a hairstyle that doesn’t need much work but can be changed to dress up or down easily, letting you start the school year feeling good about your style and self-assurance.
15. Chic Study Spirals
This fun yet nice hairstyle shows off long, loose hair with a soft curve, adding a bit of silliness good for the start of school. Decorated with thin ribbon hair ties that catch the light and add a small sense of refinement, this look balances enjoyment and classy without trying. The hairstyle ends with stylish glasses that sit on the face, making it perfect for girls who like to learn and girls concerned with looks the same.
16. Youthful Flow and Shine
This hairstyle displays nicely flowing sections that provide both fullness and lively motion to the hair. Soft curves are formed into the lengths, making a lively and youthful appearance ideal for stylish back-to-school fashion. The sun-lightened brown color with subtle extra shades gives the hair a sense of polish, perfect for creating an excellent first impression.
17. Teal Streaks School Chic
This stylish hairstyle has a modern look with a bold statement, having a shoulder-length cut that gently hints at an A-line shape. The dark base is playfully energized with streaks of vibrant teal coloring, focusing mainly at the ends of the hair, providing a pop of color that’s perfect for standing out among classmates. It’s easy upkeep and edgy feel make it a superbly adorable choice for girls looking to express their unique style as they head back to school.
18. Sunlit Waves for School
This casual hairstyle has hair cut to shoulder-length with waves that are messy and loose, giving it a bit of energy and bounce that’s great for the start of the school year. The slight differences in length add fullness and shape variation, while the highlights that look natural bring out the hair’s thickness and make it seem warmly sunlit. It’s a do-anything style that’s low maintenance, perfect for girls wanting a fashionable but simple haircut as they begin the new school term.
19. Relaxed Side-Parted Style
This relaxed and uncomplicated hairstyle has hair that is long and loose with a small natural bend, giving it a casual and young look. A soft side part adds a touch of refinement while keeping the style easy to care for and perfect for a full schedule at school. The hair’s natural glow and good condition make it a stellar pick for girls wanting to look well-put without much work.
20. Adorable Side-Parted Straight Charm
This sweet and basic hairstyle has long, straight hair parted to the side with cute, face-framing sections that add a touch of youthful charm. The smoothness of the hair is perfect for showing off the natural health and glow, an easy look for the first day back to school. It’s low-effort yet stylish, ideal for a girl who wants to look neat with little work.
21. Effortless School Day Waves
This nice hairstyle shows off a relaxed charm with its long, flowing layers that add both fullness and movement, perfect for a busy school day. Highlighted lightly to catch the light, the gentle curls make for a gentle, friendly look that would easily go with any back-to-school clothes. It’s a flexible style that’s simple to take care of and can be dressed up with accessories or left plain for a more natural, casual feeling.
22. Flowing Layers of Confidence
This full hairstyle has long sections that flow down in stages, giving lots of volume and movement, making it perfect for standing out on the first day back at school. The slight curls add a casual yet well-put-together vibe, implying a relaxed but prepared look that works for different school things. The rich, varied colors catch the light beautifully, showing colors from light blonde to dark brown, adding depth and heat to the whole look.
23. Elegant Fishtail Braid
This hairstyle features a classic fishtail braid that flows down the back, giving a different look to a regular braid. It begins with smoothed, gathered hair at the top of the head and changes into a neatly woven design that adds texture and variety. Perfect for school, this braid is both useful, keeping hair away from the face during busy times, and stylish, likely to get positive comments from other students.
24. Braids to Curls
This stylish hairdo combines the neatness of tight braids with the fun bounce of natural curls gathered into a cool hairdo held upwards. The braids start at the front and smoothly change into the big curly bun, giving off a tidy yet lively feeling perfect for school or the playground. Its ability to change makes it a great choice for girls who want to mix a bit of polish with easy charm for their back-to-school look.
25. Playful School Day Bun
This fun hairstyle has the top hair so it doesn’t get in the face during school. It leads into a high bun. The bun sticks out because of a big bunch of hair, adding a playful feel that goes with being a kid in school. This style is useful and cool-looking so they look nice from the start to the end of classes.
26. Braids, Beads, and Playful Curls
This fun hairstyle features a great combination of braids and curls, making a look that is playful but also stylish perfect for standing out at school. The braids have colorful beads and string added that give a nice splash of color, while the loose curls provide a gentle and girly feel to the whole style. It’s a flexible and protective hairstyle that is not just cute but also practical for busy school days.
27. Braids and Curls Playground
This fun back-to-school hairstyle mixes braids with curly hair, making a playful but easy style perfect for busy school days. Some of the hair is woven into neat braids that start at the front and go up to the top, while the rest of the hair is left loose with big, bouncy curls that add flair and texture. The look includes cute yellow ribbons tied at the bottom of the braids, injecting a splash of color and personality into this charming style.
28. Fresh Start Updo
This nice hairstyle has hair pulled up in the back and down in the front, making it look tidy and youthful. It’s perfect for girls starting the new school year. The hair is pulled away from the face neatly, with the top part held in the back, letting it be fun but easy to manage all day long at school. Loose strands frame the face gently, adding to the casual but put-together look of the style. This makes it a great pick for girls of any age who want something that’s easy yet still polished.
29. Chic School Days Medium-Length Hair
This sweet and charming look features a smooth, medium-length hair that shows off the face nicely, providing a neat and low-maintenance hairstyle for school activities. Accented with straight bangs across the forehead, the fringe offers a bit of fun while keeping any stray hairs out of the eyes during study time. The even length of the cut adds a sense of neatness and class, making it a flexible choice for girls of all ages as they return to the classroom.
30. Middle-Parted Straight Hair
This lovely hairstyle shows off long, straight hair that has a neat and tidy look that is perfect for school. The hair is parted down the middle, splitting the face evenly and giving a traditional and no-fuss style. Its ease allows for a fast and simple routine for fixing your hair, making it a good choice for girls who want to appear put together without much work.
31. Fresh Fringe and Sunny Highlights
This hairstyle has a gentle fringe over the forehead that frames the face nicely, giving a sweet and likable vibe to the full look. Soft curls fall below the shoulders, making a relaxed and fun feel that’s just right for school. The golden blonde highlights bring out a happy way of being, so it’s a great pick for girls starting the year of learning looking fresh and with the latest style.
32. Sun-Kissed Casual Layers
This fun hairstyle has long layers that have been lightened by the sun, flowing softly past the shoulders for a style that looks easy but still nice. The gentle curls give a laid back but still nice look that’s perfect for school, and the middle parts that frame the face nicely. Ideal for girls who like how it looks nice but doesn’t take much time, this hairstyle only needs a little fixing to look good, so it’s a good choice for rushed mornings.
33. Back-to-School Brunette Waves
This medium-length haircut has some cut layers that make it thicker and give it form, making it a flexible choice for girls getting ready to go back to school. Its dark brown color has soft, lighter bits mixed in that make it look different in the light and give the hair depth. The hairdo ends with a light wave, adding a fun touch that works for relaxed and dressed-up school days alike.
34. Uneven Bob Waves
This cool hairstyle has layers shaped like a bob with a slightly uneven cut, giving it a modern and stylish look that’s great for school. The brown hair has a shiny surface that reflects the light, showing off the wavy movement between the layers. Thin ends and a soft side-swept bangs frame the face nicely, so it’s convenient yet stylish for young girls to choose.
35. Effortless Elegance Soft Bangs
This lovely hairstyle has long, flowing hair with slight differences in length that beautifully shape the face, giving a gentle and girly appearance that’s simple to take care of. The soft bangs barely cover the forehead, providing a feeling of mystery while keeping the style youthful and new. It’s a great choice for girls who want a do that can go many places and looks cute without trying that moves easily between school and activities after school.
36. Classic Hair Back to School
This straight and smooth hairstyle is a classic choice for those seeking a basic but refined look for the new school year. The hair flows down easily, surrounding the face with an even texture and faint glow, implying a neatly styled and uncomplicated approach to hair. It’s an easy-care style that works wonderfully for hectic school mornings, ideal for a speedy yet pulled together appearance as girls return to the classrooms.
